Take the easy route with baked stuffing

November 1, 2012

By Alison Ladman

Associated Press

Roasted chestnuts, pomegranate seeds and oysters are fine stuffing accoutrements for a classy Thanksgiving feast. But if a mess of children will be dining with you this year -- whether you own, borrow or merely tolerate them -- you might consider tossing notions of classy.

A simpler -- but no less satisfying -- recipe will be easier on their palates and your patience.

This recipe for cheese-laced stuffing isn't dumbed down in flavor, but it is easy enough for you to assemble from scratch even while refereeing the little ones playing hide-and-seek under the holiday table.